FNS Documents & Resources

This is to advise you that we are modifying our criteria for the approval of waivers of the face-to-face interview at both initial and recertification.

We have received numerous inquiries in the past several weeks concerning a document produced by the Harrison Institute for Public Law at Georgetown University addressing the purchase of products from local farmers. The document expresses the view that Congress, as part of the 2002 Farm Bill, expressed clear support for geographic preferences in purchases made for school food service programs.